In October I cast on for a new project. One that I have wanted to knit for a long time! My favourite design for kids, the Maddie Dress, for my own little girl! I have chosen Yarnadelic in the gorgeous pink shade, Pink Moon, and it is just the right amount of pink for Alma and just the right amount of not for me. I am knitting the second size (5-6 years) for my girl who is 4 1/2 hoping it will last her a couple of Christmases. I love the way the leaf pattern flows around the circumference of the skirt and I chose to work one more leaf pattern to get even more leafy gorgeousness.
I love how the body of the dress has turned out. The cute leaf pattern at the central back is so much fun to knit and makes an otherwise simple top half a touch of extra interest, both for knitting and wearing! Alma is excited to try it on, she wants to twirl!
We have decided to spend Christmas at home again this year, as we did last year, and part of me is quite looking forward to it. There is something special about creating our own traditions as a family and hopefully wearing mum’s handmade creations will be part of those traditions for a few years to come.
Just got the sleeves to do now, and as I am sure most knitters can testify to, that can take some time…